Main Text: Luke 17:11-19 (ESV) 11 On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance 13 and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” 14 When he saw them he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went they were cleansed. 15 Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; 16 and he fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. 17 Then Jesus answered, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? 18 Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” 19 And he said to him, “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.”

Preaching Point: You must act in accordance with your faith in Jesus and glorify Him as you continually experience the goodness of His grace in salvation.

Teaching Points: 

1. Put Your Faith in Jesus Into Action (VV. 11-14)
2. Respond to God’s Grace with Praise and Gratitude (VV. 15-16)
3. Recognize that God Has Met Your Greatest Need Through Christ (VV. 17-19)

Application Questions: 

1. What is one observation or application that you found helpful from this week’s sermon? 
2. Read Luke 17:11-14. Identify one area where you need to put your faith into action this week. What concrete step will you take to do so?
3. Read Luke 6:46, 1 Peter 1:14-16. Where in your life is Jesus calling you to obey without full clarity or comfort?
4. When you take an honest look at your prayer life, is it dominated more by requests or by thanksgiving?
5. Read Psalm 100:1-5. What daily or weekly practices could you add to better cultivate gratitude to God?
6. How does remembering what Christ has done for you (Eph. 2:1–7; 2 Cor. 5:17) fuel gratitude and worship?
7. Who in your life needs to hear about how Jesus has met your greatest need? Who will you share with this week?